Coin Depicting the God Dionysos

Description

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the laureate head of the God Dionysos, facing to the right. On the back (reverse) is a crescent.

Provenance

William F. Dunham (1857-1936), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1920.

Coin Depicting the God Dionysos

Ancient Greek

late 3rd century BCE

Accession Number

142699

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)

Classification

coin

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Credit Line

Gift of William F. Dunham